Quote by J. B. (John Boynton) Priestley

There was no respect for youth when I was young, and now that I am old there is no respect for age. I missed it coming and going.

There was no respect for youth when I was young, and now tha

Summary

The quote reflects on the lack of respect experienced during different stages of life. In the past, when the speaker was young, they did not receive respect from others. As they have grown older, they realize that there is still no respect for the elderly. The speaker laments the absence of respect they witnessed both in their youth and later in life, implying a general trend of disregard for individuals at both ends of the age spectrum.

By J. B. (John Boynton) Priestley

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